NKP Caboose No. 1091

By William Fischer, Jr., May 9, 2009

1. NKP Caboose No. 1091 Marker

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NKP Caboose No. 1091. . . Caboose No. 1091 was built in 1882 by the Lafayette Car Works of Lafayette, IN. It has been completely restored and equipped by the Allen County Historical Society. Although much of the structure has been replaced during its years of service, the corner posts, door posts, and wooden bows which support the roof are original. Inside the caboose are the coal stove used for cooking and heating, a built-in icebox, and bunks for the brakemen. Such wooden cabooses were gradually replaced by steel construction in the 1950' and 60's.

Caboose No. 1091 was built in 1882 by the Lafayette Car Works of Lafayette, IN. It has been completely restored and equipped by the Allen County Historical Society. Although much of the structure has been replaced during its years of service, the corner posts, door posts, and wooden bows which support the roof are original. Inside the caboose are the coal stove used for cooking and heating, a built-in icebox, and bunks for the brakemen. Such wooden cabooses were gradually replaced by steel construction in the 1950' and 60's.

Location. 40° 44.314′ N, 84° 5.351′ W. Marker is in Lima, Ohio, in Allen County. Touch for map. Marker is in the covered railroad exhibit area in Lincoln Park, about 550 feet ENE of the intersection of Elm Street and Bellefontaine Avenue (Ohio Route 117/309). Marker is in this post office area: Lima OH 45804, United States of America.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on April 12, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 939 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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